Pblakeney
Senior Member
The UK tried this a long time ago and it didn't work. Those who wanted to work illegally paid and just saw it as the price of entry whilst tourists went elsewhere.
At (inflation corrected) that level? $15,000 each?
The UK tried this a long time ago and it didn't work. Those who wanted to work illegally paid and just saw it as the price of entry whilst tourists went elsewhere.
Planning a trip to the U.S.? Things may get a bit pricey up front.
"The US may require foreign nationals from certain countries to pay a $15,000 (£11,300) deposit for a tourist or business visa."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9415d53xko
With inflation and how Trump/Project 2025 want the US$ to "perform" you may get US$15,000 back but you won't be getting back the same value as you handed over. In addition to US$ value and inflation, great interest free loan.Hey youz, gimme 15 thousand bucks, or else. Shure you'll get it back...
As above
Blatant gerrymandering is now being considered in an effort to avoid mid term damage.
It’s not even subtle.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2q7egqrpdo
Absolutely anything, and everything, is on the table to keep this thing going.
If they are prepared to ignore the constitution then what's a little gerrymandering? Expect more, and worse. We are only 12.5% into this.
Edit - And that 12.5% is assuming only a 4 year MAGA term.
All the tariffs will mean the vaccines that won't be manufactured will be not made in the US.This was always the aim, and why he's there. Anti-science is winning in America. He ought to be called the 'health' secretary.
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Just for once, Democrats arethreateningto play equally dirty,
Trump threatening a 39% tariff on Switzerland !?
Plus more tariffs in the EU (this, after doing a deal ) on pharmaceutical products.
How does any business operate on fluctuating grounds?
Well the investment markets seem to hear what Trump says, then ignore it for the most part, or make their decisions on a watered down version of his threats.
but for actual businesses, surely you look at alternative markets and just move away from dealing with the US.